The Central Bank of Nigeria directed commercial banks to restrict access to certain banking services for large ticket borrowers with non performing loans. Officials took the step on March 12, 2026 to safeguard the financial system and strengthen credit discipline. Central Bank Issues Circular Dr Olubukola Akinwunmi Akinniyi signed the circular as director of banking…
Ahmed Lawan, former Senate President, distributed 17,000 bags of rice, sugar, and millet to Yobe State residents. The ceremony occurred on Sunday in Nguru Local Government Area. Lawan organized the effort through the Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan Foundation. Allocation Details Organizers divided the bags equally across Yobe’s 17 local government areas. Each area obtained 1,000…
Guayaquil police officials confirmed the death of Miguel Nazareno, a midfielder and forward at the youth academy of Independiente del Valle, who was 16 years old, after being caught at home by the stray bullet. His club swiftly extended its condolences and promised to provide support to the family, teammates, and friends of the young…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the creation of a new National Call Center in Nashville and Tennessee. The facility is being developed to support efforts in locating unaccompanied migrant children who may be subject to removal from the United States. The call center is expected to handle between 6,000 and 7,000 calls…
Firefighters rushed over to 955 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at Longwood just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday. A garbage fire ignited close to piles of trash, spreading rapidly toward parked vehicles, a car and a van. People nearby caught the action on video as flames grew high and caused an intense outburst. A large…
Rising Russian attacks near Ukraine border are pushing NATO defenses to the limit. Romania has reported a sharp rise in Russian drone incursions and emergency air policing missions along its border with Ukraine. This has signaled growing pressure on NATO’s eastern flank. According to Romania’s Defense Ministry, 2026 is already on track to break records…
US president says no fighting since April, but tensions and sanctions remain.U.S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that hostilities between the United States and Iran have “terminated,” citing an ongoing ceasefire and no exchange of fire since April 7. In a formal War Powers update, Trump said U.S. forces remain in the region but…
Pentagon confirms phased troop pullout as political friction with Germany grows. The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months, according to the Pentagon. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the move following a review of U.S. military posture in Europe. Officials say the reduction will bring troop…
Most activists freed after Israeli forces intercepted Gaza-bound aid boats near Crete. Israel has released the majority of activists detained after intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near the Greek island of Crete. Around 175 people were initially held when Israeli naval forces stopped at least 22 vessels attempting to reach Gaza. Israeli…
Tensions rise as China warns Taiwan is the key flashpoint in its ties with the US. Taiwan has expressed concern after China described the island as the “biggest risk” in its relationship with the United States. The warning came during a phone call between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco…
